Their Best Day Yet.

Blog update from the Polar Explorers Website. Monday 5th December 2011. The team reported outstanding conditions today and great progress. With Dennis out front they covered 23.2 km in 10 hours of travel. They are feeling good about their progress. Bob, who has had a cold, is feeling better and getting stronger. The day started … Continue reading Their Best Day Yet. →

Dark Clouds On Horizon.

Thursday 1st December 2011. The team reports a good day today, with sun and calm winds. The terrain is rolling and as you’ll hear Dennis report it reminds him of back home in the UK. The team skied 19 kilometers today ending at S 80.46.355, W 81.10.837. On the horizon are some stormy-looking clouds and … Continue reading Dark Clouds On Horizon. →

Good Progress, Beautiful Day.

Sunday 4th December 2011. Today the team reports incredible weather with conditions mild enough to wander about outside after dinner and enjoy the scenery. They made great progress covering 21.5 kilometers, ending at S 81.08.114, W81.13.367. All Antarctic travel is very weather dependent and the team feels very lucky to have had such good conditions … Continue reading Good Progress, Beautiful Day. →

Layover Day.

Sunday 4th December 2011. Yesterday was a layover day for the group. They stayed in place, rested and reorganized gear. Unfortunately Ronny had to end his expedition, and the team is very sorry to see him go. They will all be thinking about him as they push on and hoping he feels better soon! Layover … Continue reading Layover Day. →

First White-Out.

Friday 2nd December 2011. The team experienced white-out conditions today and uphill travel that left everyone quite knackered. They made 19.2 kilometers. Their current position is S80.56.673, W81.10.615. White-out conditions can be mentally exhausting, and particularly draining on the eyes and muscles used for balance. It’s difficult on the eyes because there is nothing to … Continue reading First White-Out. →